Sheikha Moza attends CMUQ celebrations

DOHA: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ) yesterday celebrated its 10 years of excellence in the presence of H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser at a ceremony on its campus.

Representatives from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburg, the US, Qatar Foundation, faculty and members of CMUQ and alumni were present at the event that marked a decade of achievements.

Sheikha Moza toured an exhibition ‘Travelling Through Arts and Times,’ showcasing the richness of Qatari and Islamic culture, heritage and civilisation through more than 160 rare artefacts from Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani’s private collection, at CMUQ as part of the celebrations.

The ceremony began with a performance by a bagpiper, reflecting the Scottish heritage of the university’s founder, philanthropist and steel magnate, Andrew Carnegie.

As a special dedication to Sheikha Moza, two miniatures were played by CMUQ mastisse quartet.

It was followed by videos and speeches highlighting the foundation of Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburg and the growth of CMUQ.

“We look forward to the next 10 years with great excitement. The campus has exceeded our expectations… We look forward to new collaborations in Qatar and other universities in the world,” said Dr Subra Suresh, President, CMUQ.